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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Hudaco Industries's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -12.05%.
The industry rank for Hudaco Industries's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:HDC's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 68.71% of 147
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.7
vs JSE:HDC: -12.05
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Hudaco Industries 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Hudaco Industries 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hudaco Industries's 3-Year RORE % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
JSE:HDC vs GWW, FAST, FERG: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Hudaco Industries's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Hudaco Industries 3-Year RORE % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Hudaco Industries's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hudaco Industries's 3-Year RORE % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in May. 2026 and 3-year before.
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a 3-Year RORE % of -12.05 as of May. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Hudaco Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #101 out of 147 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 68.7%.
Is Hudaco Industries' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Hudaco Industries' current 3-Year RORE % is -12.05. Based on the distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #101 out of 147 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudaco Industries' 3-Year RORE % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #101 out of 147 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Hudaco Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 3.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.70, based on 147 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Hudaco Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 3.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hudaco Industries's current 3-Year RORE % is -12.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R198.42, compared to a current price of R190.84 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -12.05. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 87/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current 3-Year RORE % is -12.05 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R190.84 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R198.42.
GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:
3-Year RORE %: -12.05
GF Value™: R198.42 vs. price of R190.84 (3.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:HDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.
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